For not particularly picky music lovers and people who just like to listen to music on the way to work, the Xiaomi Piston 2 is just perfect. They fit well in your ears, can serve as a headset and will not let you miss an important call. Music plays well, reducing ambient noise and allowing you to relax.
Functionality
These headphones work well with both iOS and Android. Can both play music and act as a headset. The microphone, located on the control unit, can be raised to face level by simply securing the wire with a clip on the collar of your clothes.
Available functions:
- Increase/decrease volume with individual buttons;
- Switching between tracks with a long press of the buttons;
- pauses in music playback;
- answering a call by pressing a single key.
You can configure the headphone control in the app on any Xiaomi phone. There are many more features available, but unfortunately they only work when using Xiaomi.
Appearance and ergonomics
The headphones are sold in a cardboard box, which also contains instructions for use. The headset itself is packed in a plastic box, the wires are neatly wound on a rubber block. The plastic case of the original headphones is closed with tape in two places, the fake is sealed with a continuous strip of adhesive tape.
The rubberized insert neatly presents all the functional components of the headset, the cord winds up in the side slots, taking up minimal space and not getting tangled. The wire is symmetrical, in a twisted braid from the plug to the control unit. There are only three buttons and a microphone hole on the block. The plug of the device is gold-plated to provide better contact with the transmitting device.
Many users consider the vertical plug a disadvantage. Since the headphones are used mainly with the phone, the wire is often broken, twisted and damaged. Therefore the "L"-shaped plug would be preferable. But the quality of the braid is excellent - the wire does not freeze and retains flexibility even at -20 degrees.
The headphone head is made of aluminum, with a spray of other metal on the outside. People with small ears sometimes complain that the ear cushions do not cover the metal part completely and so the edge of the head scratches inside the ear.
But the grooved surface of the back of the heads is nice to the touch. Only a part of users like the textured design, most owners are dissatisfied with the fact that dirt gets stuck in the strips and the heads of headphones do not look very aesthetically pleasing. The same problem occurs with the twisted cord of the white headphones. After a short period of use it turns gray.
In the box under the rubber tab there is a metal clip on a special stand. It is made of steel, unlocks with difficulty, to slip the cord inside, you have to work hard. Also in special sockets there are three pairs of removable plugs of different sizes. So each person can choose ear cushions just right for the size of the ears.
The work of the headset
With Xiaomi phone - full compatibility thanks to special software. The microphone transmits speech well, but not perfectly. Can also capture extraneous noise in the street, so it is desirable to talk by bringing the control unit to your face or choose quiet places for phone calls.
Sound
In terms of quality playback headphones are not inferior to the Marshal headset. However, to achieve the desired sound, you will have to play with the equalizer a little, adjusting the frequencies personally. Although we can say at once that the frequencies in the speakers sound balanced.
The good quality of reproduction is achieved due to the fairly wide output part of the heads and the closed system of ear cushions. The earplugs practically do not let in extraneous sounds, isolating the music lover from the outside world.
Based on the reviews of Xiaomi Piston 2 owners:
- "I listen mostly to DubStep, music is complex and bassy. The headphones do the job, the sound is lush, the bass is clear, other frequencies are distinguishable, the tops are not overdriven. I can hear almost every instrument clearly.
- "Rich sound, the main thing is to choose the right size ear cushions. If they are too small, you can hear the noise and it makes it hard to hear the music. It is easy to correct the flaws in frequencies in the equalizer.
- "The sound is dynamic, the frequencies are pronounced, and there is enough bass. There is some sense of involvement in the music.
- "Perfectly balanced sound. Sometimes the friction of the fabric cord can be heard in the headphones. To avoid this unpleasant problem, it is enough to fix the cord with a clip.
To make the deep bass sound in all its glory, the owners of the headset recommend listening to music on a professional player. Or pump the headphones at high volume with complex tunes, concerts from rock festivals.
Conclusion
Xiaomi Piston 2 headphones are lightweight, fit well, enjoy excellent melody and lack of excessive bass.
Not sophisticated audiophiles and audiophiles will be able to enjoy their favorite tunes on the way to work or during a jog. The headset will not be suitable for active physical exercise, but it will come in handy at home or at work.
Problems with use can be created by the large internal earpiece, which very rarely touches the ear cup. Some users only need to change ear cushions, using earplugs from other headphones. But sometimes you have to give preference to a different type of headphone that is more comfortable to use.
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